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Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) staff responded to a report made to the Oregon Invasive Species Hotline on Wednesday, Dec. 18, that a koi (fish) was spotted near the Armitage Boat Landing on the McKenzie River near Eugene. District fish biologists removed the large koi which was most likely intentionally released into the McKenzie River. Koi can live up to 25 years, reproduce rapidly, and can survive very cold winters. Mature koi can produce 5,000 to 10,000 eggs and the largest koi can...
It wasn't until I moved in with my boyfriend that I discovered the surprising rates of divorce for couples who live together before marriage. There seems to be no end to the warnings and statistics, which are taunting me with the thought my boyfriend and I are doomed before we even begin. Four months after my high school sweetheart broke my heart, I asked my current boyfriend to go out. We were both in the same place in life. We grew up in similar households, attended the same college, and even...
Rainy weather can create hazardous driving conditions such as reduced visibility, slick roads, and hydroplaning risks. Here are a few reminders to share: Drive Safely in the Rain Slow down: High speeds in standing water can cause loss of control. Prevent hydroplaning: If it happens, ease off the gas, gently brake, and steer straight. Increase following distance: Roads can be extra slick, especially after a dry spell. Use headlights: Improve your visibility to others. Turn off cruise control: It...
Most Oregonians will pay 50% more for electricity than they did just five years ago following rate increases from the state’s largest electric utilities. However, the Lane Electric Cooperative hasn’t announced any rate increases for 2025. The utility’s most recent adjustment was a $5.50 increase to the Basic Charge, implemented in January 2024. The cooperative is currently in the midst of budget planning for 2025 and intends to share more information in the coming months. Town hall meetings are...
The American Postal Workers Union is pushing back against proposed changes to the Postal Service they said would slow delivery. Among other things, the proposal aims to cancel afternoon deliveries and pick-ups for areas more than 50 miles from a regional hub. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said elimination of night pickups could save the post office more than $3 billion a year. Daniel Cortez, director of industrial relations for the Oregon Postal Workers union, said reducing services does not...
The O’Brien Memorial Library hosted its first Art Talk on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at 1:00 pm. A little over a dozen people chose to attend. Hot apple cider and Christmas cookies were available as Margaret Godfrey shared about her work and answered audience questions. Margaret is a local artist and has been a professional artist for 25 years. The art displayed on the rotating gallery wall of the library was “Fire Inspired”. Several of her pieces show the change that took place as wildlife start...
In the past few decades, professional soccer has made great strides in the U.S., and hockey has always had an enthusiastic cult following. But the Big Three are still the same as they were in 1970: Baseball, football, and basketball. Before 1970, Oregon was home to exactly zero major-league teams from any of these sports. But after 1970, it was home to one: The Portland Trail Blazers, a basketball team that took just over five years to build a team that would win the NBA World Championship and...
The plant world teems with appropriately sized trees. The best place to start a search is in your own backyard. As the saying goes: “Right plant, right place.” Decide where you want a tree first and then find one that fits the site, said Chris Rusch, an Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener in Douglas County. “You can’t just go buy a tree and then find a spot for it,” she said. “You have to get a tree that’s suitable for the site.” Take into account the amount of sun t...
McKenzie Varsity Sports Schedule This Week There are no McKenzie Varsity Sports contests scheduled this next week. The next scheduled contests are after the New Year. Chiloquin Panthers Prowl Finn Rock Eagle Teams Fall Prey Chiloquin, a bit North of Klamath Falls, traveled up Hwy. 97, over the Willamette Pass, down the Willamette River and back up the McKenzie River last Tuesday, December 17, to contest their Eagle hosts in a couple of non-league basketball games. The Lady Panthers set the stage early running out to a 20-5 first quarter lead...
Dec. 15: 1:59 p.m: Disturbance, Dispute - 39300 blk, Walterville Ln. A deputy contacted a resident in a verbal dispute with family. The involved person left the location. 6:23 p.m: Illegal Fireworks - 88300 blk, Thienes Ln. Illegal fireworks were reported in the area. The exact source was not located. 8:06 p.m: Shots Fired - 88200 blk, Miller Ave. Resident reported hearing 3 gunshots in the area. No signs of distress were reported. Dec. 16: 11:17 a.m: Traffic Hazard - Camp Creek Rd. 11:25 a.m: Suspicious Conditions - 45600 block, McK. Hwy....
Dec. 17: 14:52: 8600 block, Thurston Rd. Medical, Heart. Assist, 1 Transported. 18:21: Deerhorn Rd./Tiki Ln. Motor Vehicle Accident. Patients Assessed, Refusals Obtained. Dec. 18: 23:47: 8500 blk, Thurston Rd. Medical, General. Disregarded On Scene. Dec. 19: 16:10: 45000 blk, Goodpasture Rd. Medical, General. Patient Assessed, 1 Transported Via Life Flight. Dec. 20: 11:45: 75000 blk, S. Gate Creek Rd. Mistaken Alarm. Accidental Activation, No Medical Needs. 12:51: 7700 blk, Thurston Rd. Public Assist. Disregarded On Scene. 20:02: 89000 blk,...
Dec. 15: 16:00: Motor Vehicle Accident, Unknown Injury - Aufderheide Dr./McK. Hwy. Report of a Chevy Tahoe wedged into a boulder. Dec. 19: 08:20: Medical – 54000 block, McK. River Dr. Male, Conscious, Breathing. Dec. 20: 21:02: Medical – 51000 blk, Blue River Dr. Involved was tackled into bleachers. The Upper McK. Fire District’s board of directors will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 20th, at the Blue River Fire Station 2, 51730 Echo St. in Blue River....
ACROSS 1. Le Corbusier's art 5. *"The Matrix" protagonist 8. Captures 12. Funkiness in the air 13. Vegetative state 14. Capital of Vietnam 15. Fairy tale villain 16. Beware of these in March 17. Spiker and Sponge of "James and the Giant Peach" 18. *Bioengineered humanoid in "Blade Runner" 20. The Beehive State 21. Burn with coffee, e.g. 22. Tire meas. 23. Sea nymph 26. Salad dressing option 30. *Pierre Boulle's Cornelius 31. Hoity-toity 34. Back arrow key 35. Covered with sphagnum 37. Tiny...
